Counter Sorter

About the role

The Counter-Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from customers, identifies damaged or abused textiles, prepares and transfers textiles to other departments, and reports to the Production Manager.

Classification: Non-exempt

Responsibilities

• Open bags of soiled textiles and sort them by type, size and color.
• Count textiles manually or electronically and transfer them into sorting systems.
• Identify damaged or abused textiles and record them into sorting systems.
• Prepare and transfer textiles to other departments.
• Comply with Spindle Job Classification efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow policy and procedures for wearing assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Function in a team environment.
• Report to the Production Manager.
• Support production flow.
• Perform flexibility to perform different tasks within the team based on daily operational needs.

Requirements

• Perform physical tasks throughout the shift: standing and walking for extended periods; reaching overhead; pushing and pulling carts or bins; grasping and handling textiles; lifting up to 50 pounds; stooping or bending.
• Work in production areas of an industrial laundry facility with exposure to temperature variations, humidity, odors, lint, and dust.
• Meet the physical demands for the entire shift.
• Handle soiled textiles from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and shops.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks based on daily operational needs.
• Attention to detail for identifying damaged or abused textiles.
• Proficiency with manual or electronic counting and sorting systems